The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and NC Arts Council have launched a new initiative, the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina, in conjunction with the publication of the new Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina Guidebook, to be released in late April. The Blue Ridge Music Trails Initiative kicks off with listening sessions seeking input from individuals and groups who are interested in the traditional music of Western NC and who want to become part of the …
Month: April 2013
Capacity crowds cause temporary closing at NC Zoo
For only the second time in its history, the North Carolina Zoo closed its gates temporarily Monday afternoon when parking lots reached overflow capacity and visitor facilities began to reach capacity. By mid-afternoon, as visitors began to leave the park, other guests were allowed to enter. Spring temperatures in the high 60s and days off for the Easter weekend and spring breaks for students helped swell the park’s attendance to one of its busiest days on record. Monday’s attendance was …
Butterfield Applauds Nash Community College on Economic Development Grant
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) applauded Nash Community College (NCC) for procuring a $1. 5 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the Department of Commerce to construct the Corporate Training Wing of the NCC Continuing Education facility on the college’s Rocky Mount campus. The new training facility will bolster existing partnerships between NCC and the local business community to satisfy a growing demand for skilled workers in the areas of advanced manufacturing, transportation and logistics. …
VGCC Cultural Fair brings “local” and “global” together
Vance-Granville Community College students, faculty and staff were able to travel the world without leaving campus on March 20, during the college’s annual Cultural Fair. The VGCC Global Awareness Committee stages the event each year in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus to highlight a diverse mix of cultures from around the country and around the world. The theme of this year’s fair was “Your Passport to the World,” and students in attendance were given printed programs made to …
Thursday Open Line
Many people who use computers regularly will recognize the saying “garbage in — garbage out.” In these days of intensive search for alternative ways to create power, the words have become “garbage in — energy out,” as a number of power plants burn garbage instead of fossil fuels. The first power plant in the U.S. to burn garbage was the Union Electric Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on this day in 1972. The U.S. now burns about 14 percent of …
VGCC: Mobile Apps For Business April 4th
Thursday, April 4, 2013 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Instructor: Alyssa Mako Location: Warren Campus, Room W106 Cost: FREE Which mobile apps are a ‘must’ for small business in today’s market? What apps are recommended for every business to have, and why? Learn how mobile apps can be used to expand a customer base and business opportunities that small business owners can take advantage of, in this new market. Interested in attending, call at (252) 738-3240.
Let’s Talk About It April 4th
The Let’s Talk About It series at the Perry Memorial Library continues with another program at the library on April 4 at 7 p.m. The book for this program is Plainsong and the speaker will be Tess Ocana. This project is made possible in part by funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This project is also made possible through the support of the Friends of the Perry …
Perry Memorial Library Programs For April
A number of programs will take place at the Perry Memorial Library in April 2013 Basic Computer Skills Class. A free class that is open to anyone who wants to learn more about computers. April 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s computer lab. Knitting Club. Drop in, learn all about knitting, and make some new friends. April 8 and April 22 at 1 p.m. in the library’s board room. Reading with Cleo. Come meet Cleo …
Perry Memorial Library Annual Storytelling Festival April 23rd
The Perry Memorial Library will be alive with stories on April 23 when the library’s annual Storytelling Festival takes place. The Storytelling Festival is made possible through the generous support of the Vance County Arts Council, the North Carolina Arts Council, and the Friends of the Perry Memorial Library. During the day fourth-grade students from Vance County schools will visit the library to be entertained and educated by a number of storytellers. The Family Storytelling Concert will start at 6 …
Alcohol Awareness Month: Lunch and Learn April 25th
Freedom House and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions present Lunch and Learn – Alcohol Awareness Month Come lunch and learn with Maureen Linden, MS, LMFTA Intensive In-Home Team Lead When: April 25th 2013 Where: Leslie PerryMemorial Library205 Breckenridge Street,Henderson, NC 27536Time: 12:30 pm – 2 pm Bring your own lunch or if you would like to have 2 slices of pizza and a drink for $2.50, please indicate this on your RSVP to Gina DeMent. Download ALCOHOL TAKES A VILLAGE …
Statement by NC Schools State Superintendent June Atkinson Regarding House Bill 452 – 2013 School Safety Act
“I commend lawmakers for drafting House Bill 452 to make sure North Carolina’s schools remain safe places for teaching and learning. This legislation represents a comprehensive approach to keeping our educators and students safe by focusing on effective strategies such as increasing the number of school resources officers, school counselors, psychologists and social workers in our public schools. The bill also provides for panic alarms, safety kits and other critical tools to support schools in preparedness planning and help law …
Wednesday Open Line
America’s coffee-loving public has no grounds for complaint about today’s anniversary. On this date in 1829, a patent was issued to James Carrington of Connecticut for a coffee mill. Milling is an ancient process for grinding grains and beans, and the basis of the 1829 patent was largely for its more robust, all-cast iron construction. But Carrington’s coffee mill came out to benefit from the country’s increasing taste for coffee, which supplanted tea as a favorite beverage around the time …
Shots Fired on Montogmery Street, Domestic Dispute
On April 1, 2013 around 1:30 PM officers responded to 846 E. Montgomery Street in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival two subjects were located at the residence and were detained. Upon further investigation it was determined that the incident was domestic related involving a child custody issue. Seneca Henderson, 21, of 846 E. Montgomery Street was arrested and charged with possession a firearm by a felon, discharging a firearm in the city, and assault on a female. He received …
Beer at the Ballpark: Draft Picks Score Across NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 1, 2013) — A spring breeze, the crack of a bat, the sense of place that defines Minor League Baseball — all that and a choice of craft brew: What more could a baseball fan want? From Asheville to Zebulon, games unfold in towns where Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Curt Schilling, Manny Ramírez, Chipper Jones, Cal Ripken Jr., Derek Jeter and “Crash” Davis once played. And at the ballpark, beer lovers can sample dozens of the state’s …
Bowling for Bras, Friday April 26th
Carolina Lanes in Henderson, NC will be hosting a fundraiser “Bowling for Bras” on Friday April 26th, 2013 from 6pm-8pm. Entry is $15.00 per person which includes shoe rental. Teams are welcome. Call (252) 431-1400 to pre-register. Proceeds to benefit the Women’s Economic Equity (WEE) Council & WEE Boutique, which provide career coaching & professional attire (including undergarments!) for disadvantaged women entering or re-entering the workforce. Bowling for Bras flyer
Tuesday Open Line
Critics of federal spending initiatives often allude with some disdain to the government’s ability to create money. It’s pure coincidence, though, that the first federal building commissioned under the country’s new constitution was intended to do just that. On this date in 1792, President George Washington and Congress established the National Mint in the then capital city of Philadelphia. The mint issued the gold, silver and copper coinage as the legal tender of the young republic. Since building the mint …
Legislative Update from Senator Richard Burr
Last Friday, the Senate began voting on the 2014 federal budget, which I ultimately voted against. While I was pleased that the Senate Democrats put forth their first budget in four years on the Senate floor, I believe the resulting product is irresponsible and detrimental to the American people. The budget raises taxes by more than $1 trillion, but still manages to add trillions of dollars to the nation’s debt. As I have said many times, we need a budget …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Helping Businesses Work with the Federal Government
As always, it was a pleasure to be back in the Second District last week. I was thrilled to see more than 100 business leaders from the Second District attend the “Doing Business with the Federal Government Seminar” I hosted in Fayetteville on Tuesday. Representatives from several government agencies explained the process of contracting with the federal government and provided tips to navigating the bureaucracy. The speakers at the event explained that even with the sequestration, the federal government is …
Monday Open Line
Broadcast advertising saw a major change on this date in 1970 — as President Nixon signed a bill into law prohibiting cigarette advertising on the nation’s airwaves. The ban went into effect on January 1st of the next year — the first major step in the ongoing debate over the public health risk of smoking. Until then, names such as Lucky Strike, Chesterfield and Philip Morris had sponsored some of the most famous shows since the earliest days of broadcasting. …